Synonyms of perimeter

perimeter

noun

pə-ˈri-mə-tər 

as in edge

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something

soldiers guarding the perimeter of the camp

Synonyms & Similar Words

• edge
• circumference
• confines
• boundary
• border
• edging
• rim
• periphery
• margin
• end
• verge
• frame
• outskirts
• fringe
• skirt
• brim
• bound
• skirting
• compass
• hem
• borderline
• extent
• lip
• ceiling
• cusp
• shore
• curb
• maximum
• crest
• brink
• limitation
• demarcation
• frontier
• restriction
• mere
• march
• measure
• lap
• ambit
• termination
• borderland
• selvage
• pale

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• center
• heart
• core
• within
• interior
• middle
• inside
• inner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of perimeter

Epsom salt can also be sprinkled around the garage’s perimeter and at entries because mice don’t like the bitter smell. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

Later phases would include renovating the main house, improving the rear patio and adding the rear lawn, perimeter trail and gardens. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

The cougar was found lying on the sidewalk under the shade of a tree, where deputies set up a perimeter to keep vehicles and people away. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Each addition pulls another exchange function inside the brokerage perimeter, where it gets priced like brokerage. — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026